Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Greater Allegheny prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Greater Allegheny (Penn State)

201 Old Main, University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and publically funded. The school's smaller size in terms of enrollment, about 770 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny offers:

• Business Administration
• Psychology
• Communications
• Liberal Arts

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny. Scores between 13 - 22 on the ACT or 1110 - 1480 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for admission. Approximately 80 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 40 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $14,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 for the year. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $5,200 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

Students who would like to learn more about this school may visit their website at http://www.ga.psu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Greater Allegheny offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

School Psychologists

Description

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• State College, PA
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $62140

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Description

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024

Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

Description

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).